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YodaMom2

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12. Same.

Reply to sellitman (Original post)

Sat Nov 30, 2024, 12:31 AM

Nov 2024

Two very progressive siblings, plus nieces and nephews, and conservative but T***p-hating parents. We agreed up front that politics would not be discussed. The closest we came to a political discussion was comparing the severity of our insomnia since election night.

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I was just with my very Liberal family for Thanksgiving in Massachusetts. [View all] sellitman Nov 2024 OP

Same here, all libs, not much political talk, everything but. Clouds Passing Nov 2024 #1

Same here WiVoter Nov 2024 #9

Talking about how to make our communities stronger right now is vital. There's no better time to organize. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2024 #2

Absolutely. Seeing it locally, and weekly. bucolic_frolic Nov 2024 #3

Yes Cirsium Nov 2024 #22

Although I am truly shell-shocked... Trueblue Texan Nov 2024 #28

Yes. It's why MSNBCs ratings tanked right after the election. CrispyQ Nov 2024 #4

I think a lot of the US has PTSD BigmanPigman Nov 2024 #13

I agree Cirsium Nov 2024 #23

I'm certain you're right. soldierant Nov 2024 #29

I have not heard much from my friends Meowmee Nov 2024 #5

We were with 12, none even close to being a MAGAt. Abolishinist Nov 2024 #6

Just had a family dinner out Nictuku Nov 2024 #8

My latest insight is about facts. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2024 #7

K&R spanone Nov 2024 #10

Put on the movie "Dave". It gives me hope. LT Barclay Nov 2024 #11

Same. YodaMom2 Nov 2024 #12

i think so. barbtries Nov 2024 #14

I was at Thanksgiving with three other families Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #15

Rule in the house when it comes to meals sakabatou Nov 2024 #16

We all are on the same page. sellitman Nov 2024 #17

Why ruin a beautiful meal? stollen Nov 2024 #18

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2024 #19

MAGA-vellian? Thanks for the heads-up! JoseBalow Nov 2024 #21

I missed it 😂 NT Tickle Dec 2024 #34

Class action lawsuit for 9 years of abusive actions. Sad part is, he was just warming up. He wants to destroy us. n/t Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #20

This is a big deal KT2000 Nov 2024 #24

Yes, I agree sellitman Dec 2024 #35

Had all four of our kids and a few grown grandkids, all democrats 70sEraVet Nov 2024 #25

People that care, are taking a break. Been on DU from, I guess, early on. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #26

I definitely have PTSD. Different Drummer Nov 2024 #27

Yes, PTSD, post election wendyb-NC Dec 2024 #30

It was pretty much the same at our Thanksgiving. GoodRaisin Dec 2024 #31

Same with my very liberal family in Texas. (nt) Paladin Dec 2024 #32

I think it will take around spring or summer next year JI7 Dec 2024 #33